Ocular anatomy and physiology, 2d ed.9781556427923 Ocular anatomy and physiology, 2d ed. Ed. by Lens, Al. Slack Inc. 2008 181 pages $39.95 Paperback QP475 This fundamental text is designed to suit both clinicians and students and even includes a chapter on embryology embryology Study of the formation and development of an embryo and fetus. Before widespread use of the microscope and the advent of cellular biology in the 19th century, embryology was based on descriptive and comparative studies. . It begins with a summary chapter readers can use as a refresher or background, then proceeds to describe the anatomy and physiology of the bony orbit, eyebrows, eyelids, the lacrimal lacrimal /lac·ri·mal/ (lak´ri-mal) pertaining to the tears. lac·ri·mal or lach·ry·mal adj. 1. Of or relating to tears. 2. system, extraocular muscles and the globe, conjunctiva, episclera, sclera sclera: see eye. , cornea, anterior and posterior chambers, the posterior segment, visual pathways, nerve and vascular supply, and lymphatics Lymphatics Channels that are conduits for lymph. Mentioned in: Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer . Closing chapters cover inflammatory response, binocular vision, physiologic optics and refractive refractive capacity to refract light. refractive error a difference between the focal length of the cornea and lens, and the length of the eye, resulting in myopia or hyperopia. conditions. This has been completely updated to reflect the newest research and practice, including details on diagnostic methods for each structure segment, superior line drawings and fine imagery and clinical photographs. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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